Hearing Clinic in Bondi Sydney - Audiologist in Bondi Sydney: Michael Gordon
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Listed below are the most frequently asked questions we receive from our patients.

If you have a specific question that you would like answered, please contact Totalcare Hearing today on 02 9387 3637 or click here to email us.


1. What are the signs of hearing loss?
Hearing Loss is often a gradual process. Early signs of hearing loss are;

  • you can hear but not understand
  • you find it hard to hear in noisy situations or groups of people
  • you think people mumble
  • you need to turn the TV up louder than others
  • you don't always hear the doorbell or the phone

2. Will a hearing device restore my hearing to normal?
Because hearing loss is the result of damage to the auditory system a hearing aid can not restore hearing to normal levels before the damage occurred. However modern hearing devices are proven to significantly help people hear much better in most listening environments. Speech even sounds clearer in the presence of background noise through modern hearing devices. Research shows that wearing hearing devices dramatically improves quality of life and reduces health issues due to social isolation caused by hearing loss.

3. Will I become dependent on a hearing device?
Do not be concerned about becoming dependent. A hearing device will help you communicate better and enjoy life more. Many people wonder how they ever managed without it.

4 Does it take long to get used to wearing a hearing device?
This will vary from person to person because people are different. However modern hearing devices have sound adaptation managers that make the process of adapting to new sounds very quick and pleasant. For many people they adapt the sound of a new hearing aid in a few days to a week.

5. What is an audiogram?
An audiogram is used to display the results of a hearing test. The softest sounds you can hear are your hearing thresholds and these are marked on an audiogram. Hearing tests can tell you the type and degree of hearing loss you may have.